Classroom ready resources to help teachers promote active travel and road safety practices.

There are plenty of classroom-ready teacher resources ready for you to use within the classroom surrounding active travel and road safety practices.

In-class Council-run workshops

We offer free 30 to 60-minute in-class workshops for schools:

  • Exploring active travel – all year groups
    Junior: This foundation workshop introduces what active travel is, why it’s good for you, and the importance of road safety, including ‘Stop, Look and Listen’ when crossing the road.
    Senior: Builds on the junior workshop by exploring different types of road users and identifying safety features and hazards around school gates.
  • Safer speeds – Years 5 to 8
    A hands-on PE and science activity investigating how speed affects stopping distances. Students work in groups to measure stopping points at different speeds.
  • How to catch a Metro bus – Years 5 to 8
    This in-class workshop covers how to safely catch a bus, use a Metrocard, and the benefits of bus travel. Includes practical activities.
  • In the truck driver’s seat – Years 7 to 10
    Helps students understand truck blind spots and how to stay visible and safe as cyclists or pedestrians around heavy vehicles.
  • Making a difference and creating change – Leadership groups
    A collaborative workshop where students design a project to raise awareness about a transport issue. They develop a presentation, define roles, set timelines, and identify their target audience - typically focused on a transport concern the school has raised raised to the Council.

To book one of these free workshops for your class or school, or to find out more, email SchoolTravel@ccc.govt.nz.

Resources for teachers

Want to run a workshop yourself? Use these resources:

Other resources